Tag Archives: “Save-the-Date”

As February begins, proposal season continues on! The first step in pretty paper is selecting your wedding announcements, also known as “save-the-dates.” Our Patchettes have made some beautiful save-the-dates over the years, and we created an online gallery of our favorites! Here are a few examples:

Don’t forget that you can view more wedding announcements in our gallery! Not sure if your wedding style will be preppy or trendy? Classic or vintage? Modern or traditional? There’s no need to get overwhelmed! Simply make an appointment with one of our paper specialists at our Tysons Corner Showroom! You can also find more pretty paper inspiration from the Patchettes on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!

When looking at wedding invitations you may find yourself overwhelmed and confused by all the options and unfamiliar terms associated with custom paper products. A common place for confusion is the printing process. In the invitation industry, there are several different methods that may be utilized depending on your desired look, feel, timeline, and budget. Once a week for the next few weeks I hope to clarify some of the printing options including: digital printing, flat(offset) printing, thermography, letterpress, and engraving.

Above Left: Pinterest – Above Right: Etsy

DIGITAL PRINTING

Digital printing is the process we are probably most familiar with. Most office and home printers are digital printers meaning that digital files such as PDFs can be sent directly to the printer without the need for creating a printing plate (used in other processes). The final printed product in this process renders the ink completely flat on the page.

Above Left: Etsy – Above Right: Pinterest

PROS

-Incredibly quick turnaround. If you’re working on a tight timeline, digital printing could be your best option.